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FH12 USU

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 133,888 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,564 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 133,564 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 133,098 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front drive light not working

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

gearbolt bolt to fit and tighten others

horn to adjust

Fail 10 Sep 2021 133,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front drive light not working

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

gearbolt bolt to fit and tighten others

horn to adjust

Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 132,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 129,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,442 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,397 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FH12 USU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH12 USU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH12 USU?

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What year was FH12 USU registered?

FH12 USU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FH12 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 USU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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